AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Iran War & Markets: The Pentagon inspector general says the Iran conflict has driven a munitions shortfall, while US Treasury moves to buy back up to $6bn in long-dated debt as the 10-year yield briefly breaks 5% and oil pushes back above $100. Red Sea & Gulf Security: Houthis step up strikes on Saudi Arabia, including claims of seizing islands near Bab al-Mandeb, as Riyadh weighs tougher options after Iran-Gulf Strait of Hormuz talks are postponed. Diplomacy by BRICS: BRICS leaders adopt a New Delhi declaration urging “maximum restraint” over Middle East escalation and warning against unilateral sanctions, even as internal divisions remain. Saudi Energy Pressure: Saudi’s east-west pipeline shutdown after attacks raises fears of supply disruption, feeding fuel-price stress across the region. Regional Politics & Appointments: Trump nominates Wesley Hunt as US ambassador to Saudi Arabia; Netanyahu warns of reprisals if Israel’s enemies attack. Economy & Policy Spillover: Pakistan keeps its policy rate at 11.5% as geopolitical risks persist; South Korea injects 90bn won to curb Chuseok staple prices amid oil-driven inflation pressure.
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